First Graduate

After becoming the first in my family to graduate from college last spring, I began diligently pursuing the next step: my career. I knew that I wanted to launch a career in accounting or finance, but it was a tough job market, especially in those industries. I knew that I would need to use my network to be successful.

Once again, First Graduate was there for me. They connected me to executives and young professionals working within many of the companies First Graduate partners with-- companies as varied as Gap, Inc. and Merrill Lynch.

I’m thrilled to say that I graduated this spring and became the first in my family to get a college degree.  For the past year, I’ve worked as a Senior Administrative Assistant in the Office for Student Activities at Mills College and developed customer service, teamwork, organization, data analysis, Excel, and training/mentoring skills.  I loved it!  I’m hoping to build on that experience and develop a career in accounting or business so I can help young adults with their personal finances.